Pedal spacing for heel toe downshift

[BCH]

Anyone else having issues with pedal spacing when executing a heel toe downshift? I find that the pedal spacing is a bit too far apart for my feet, and I cant execute a neat roll with the foot to blip the gas. Maybe I just have small feet (which I do), and need to buy wider shoes or something.

I know I could use the rev match feature, but prefer to do it the old fashioned way

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[ABPDE5]

Acuity makes a pedal spacer, and I believe there might be a couple other options, too.

 

[BCH]

Thanks! just ordered the Acuity spacer and it looks like an easy install. I'll let the group know whether it makes a difference once I get it in.

 

[Tw1stedlog1k]

I agree, the pedal spacing is not great. The Acuity spacer makes a huge difference, I have mine set at setting B which feels the most natural. I think you'll love the mod.

I recommend you use ball end hex keys if you have them when installing.

 

[Victorofhavoc]

The acuity spacers only raises the pedal. It doesn't move it closer, which is what I think you're asking for?

I don't like the idea of lifting the throttle because when you're actually using 100-80% pedal pressure (the typical case for aggressive downshifting) the throttle ends up being way too high. If you're doing heel toe on the street with light pedal pressure, then yes you'd want the throttle up more to reach it. At that point why not just slow down the clutch actuation and let the synchro do their job?

 

[ABPDE5]

The acuity spacers only raises the pedal. It doesn't move it closer, which is what I think you're asking for?

I don't like the idea of lifting the throttle because when you're actually using 100-80% pedal pressure (the typical case for aggressive downshifting) the throttle ends up being way too high. If you're doing heel toe on the street with light pedal pressure, then yes you'd want the throttle up more to reach it. At that point why not just slow down the clutch actuation and let the synchro do their job?

The spacer raises the throttle pedal, but it also moves it left and/or down, depending on which position you use.
It's more accurately a pedal "relocater" than a pedal "spacer", as it does more than serve as a spacer (in fact, there is no option to use it strictly as a spacer -- it requires that you reposition the pedal).

 

[Victorofhavoc]

The spacer raises the throttle pedal, but it also moves it left and/or down, depending on which position you use.
It's more accurately a pedal "relocater" than a pedal "spacer", as it does more than serve as a spacer (in fact, there is no option to use it strictly as a spacer -- it requires that you reposition the pedal).

Thanks for clarifying. I only saw descriptions about raising it.

 

[miksfield]

I installed the Perrin spacer and I really love heal toeing the Integ. Was super annoying for me to install (you have to grind down a bolt) but I love the results. I got the Perrin spacer after reading this article on The Drive:

https://www.thedrive.com/guides-and...-civic-type-r-throttle-pedal-is-a-must-do-mod

 

[Steve48]

I know some people also just opt for a larger gas pedal that fits over the current one. Easy bolt on and it allows for amazing heel/toe action.

 

[RamVA]

The Acuity piece can either raise the pedal, move it to the left, or both. The B position does both.

I have it in that spot, and while I generally think it's better than stock, it does lead to some ankle fatigue on longer drives because of the higher pedal. But it can now be heel-toed on the street.

It's not expensive and it's well made, but I found the install to be challenging, there's just not a lot of space there. Plus I'm old and not very flexible.

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